Vasanth Balakrishnan

9.0

Sublime #chianticlassicoriserva - wild cherry, bramble fruit, some tilled earth on the nose - balanced and rich on the palate with velvety tannins. The higher point ratings are justified on this Tuscan red. — 3 years ago

Vasanth Balakrishnan

8.6

Distant but deep cassis aroma. Supremely earthy, woody with some layers of spice, cocoa and dark coffee. There are soft tannins across the background. I’m looking for more cherry and dark fruit flavors in a #chianticlassicoriserva - this bottle might have been a bit oxidized. — 6 years ago

Kevin M

9.0

Lots of ripe cherry, with tobacco, cedar and a touch of black pepper. Full bodied and smooth. Tannins are balanced yet still with a slight tightness on the finish. Will drink well for another 3-5 years. Good value at $24.
#IlMolinodiGrace #chianticlassico #tuscany #sangiovese #vinorosso #italianwines #redwine #chianticlassicoriserva #panzano #italianredwine — 8 years ago

Vasanth Balakrishnan

8.7

For $5, really can’t complain about this #chianticlassicoriserva. Good expression of varietal character, earthy spice; not much more aromatics but tartness and fruit are nicely balanced - paired happily with vegetable lasagna. — 4 years ago

Peter van den Besselaar

8.9

Vintage 2013 purple rim shy smell round taste espresso #chianticlassicoriserva — 7 years ago

Kevin M

9.2

Single vineyard 2013 Gran Selezione is 95% Sangiovese / 5% Merlot. Dark cherry, spice, a little earthiness and chocolate on the palate. Full bodied, concentrated and smooth. Decanted for 3 hours, which helped to loosen up the firm tannins and give it a nicely balanced finish. Affordable Gran Selezione at $34.
#roccadellemacie #2013riserva #riservadifizzano #singlevineyard #granselezione #chianticlassicoriserva #sangiovese #sangioveseandmerlotblend #tuscanred #vinorosso #italianwines #italianredwine #fizzano #2013vintage #italianred #castellina — 8 years ago

Vasanth Balakrishnan

8.9

Beautiful smelling #chianticlassicoriserva. Forest floor, earthy dark fruit and a touch of truffles. Nice acidity to offset slightly spicy cherry fruit but some gnarly tannins on the palate. Great food friendly wine. — 5 years ago

Vasanth Balakrishnan

9.1

I’ve had all my best #antinori bottles in nice restaurants. This 2010 #chianticlassicoriserva Riserva has that classic earthy, slightly spicy #sangiovese yet up front with dark fruit, expressive cherry flavors. Other reviewers noticed harsh tannins but I found them well integrated. So satisfying with a nice Italian meal. — 7 years ago